Last year my dad had informed me he will be getting married in Tacloban the place his wife grew up in the Philippines . My dad said he would like all of his family members to attend since they couldn't go to the one in the United States. Carmina booked her flight during Philippine Airlines ’ year-end sale at the start of 2026. I told my dad about my travel plans for a short trip from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19. My cousins also asked for my flight details so they could book the same flight. My dad said he will book my room for me sharing with two family members at Summit Hotel in Tacloban . Sending me the confirmation booking information for my reference. As the months went by, before I knew it, the big day had finally arrived—a rare event that doesn’t happen too often. Everything had been carefully planned by my dad and his wife, Tita Cielo. When we arrived, the check-in time was 2 PM, but there was a mix-up with the rooms. Some were ready for check-in, but the one...
Carmina has found her childhood cookies that she uses to eat when I was young. Do you remember the Mother's Circus Animal Cookies that had pink or white frosting with decorations? Lately I have been going through my food ventures in snacks I can remember what I use to eat when I was young to check if it was available to purchase living in the Philippines. My luck began when each day I kept checking what was new and what I can purchase online to bring back my childhood memories. Mother's Circus Animal Cookies remind me when you go out with your family to watch a circus under a tent filled with people being entertained. I remember bringing these Mother's Circus Animal Cookies to school to share with your friends during your lunch break with box milk sold in the school cafeteria. The days when you're once young you tend to reminisce to the snacks you grew up to bring back the flavor in your taste buds. The great part the Mother's Circus Animal Cookies wasn't melt...